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How To Hold A Violin Properly

By Monique Potts


Although people are not built in the same way good posture is very important. The most dynamic phase of how to hold a violin is having a well-built body. First one should look for a chin and a shoulder pad that is good for their posture. Properly place the kit on the shoulder avoiding firm hold by balancing it well.

Wrong method of holding the apparatus can cause tension and it is not easy to change even after long term practice. Support the kit with the shoulder and left arm while resting it on the collarbone. A violin is stabilized by mild weight from the head. The chin length of a player adjusts according to their length.

A shoulder pad is fitted in order to fill the space between the back of violin and the players shoulder since the apparatus strings are held parallel to the floor. The shoulder pad is used to provide grip thus the equipment does not pivot too easily or slips off the shoulder. Since the collarbone is in constant support shifts from left shoulder jaw and left hand.

Fixing the pad carefully and resting the shoulder and chin appropriately, makes holding of this equipment to be much easier. The jaw is offered a suitable place by the chin and changes amid the collarbone and chin. The purpose of chin rest is to protect the varnish provide a secure and comfortable place for the hand to adjust the distance from the jaw to collarbone. The chin and the jaw establish two points which are unchanging to the kit. For luxury and to protect the collar-bone place a cloth that is not slippery on it.

Left hand provides support for the apparatus. The neck should rest against the base knuckle located around the first finger that is in the left hand. From the first or second finger the thumb should lightly contact the violin neck. The thumb provides gentle counter pressure preventing the kit from slipping and base of first finger provides support for neck. Four contacts points are established with the violin the side of left thumb collarbone jaw and the base of the index finger.

Spending some quality time holding it is very important. It is advisable while moving around to be attentive to posture and balance. To reduce tension weight of the head should be applied momentarily. Gravity force pulls it down but is opposed by the finger and collarbone assisted by the thumb.

To be able to support the extended left arm, shoulder and back muscles one should have a correctly balanced body. The kit should not be held tightly. It is easy to move it after training. The thumb must move beneath the neck for support as the hand moves to higher positions and allow the hand to reach higher on the finger board.

For thinner shoulders use a thicker pad for comfort. When shifting locations free left hand certain duties. Ensure always that the violin rests on the collar bone with varying degree of support from the shoulder pad and the left hand. While the collar bone remains constant and how stable it should be is determined by three points during active shift. The function of various parts varies greatly when playing . When held with comfort it can be played for a longer period and with much ease. It can be held easily if the chin rest and shoulder rest are fitted correctly.




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